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Born in May 3, 1843 / Died in April 4, 1913 / Ireland / English

Poems by Edward Dowden

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Leonardo's 'Monna Lisa'

... Hides 'twixt the lips which smile and still forbear ...

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Durer's 'Melencholia'

... but She, The mighty-wing'd crown'd Lady Melancholy, ...

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In the Cathedral Close

...   Will stir, strange longings thrill the heart ...

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In July

... Breathe, till o'er drowsed the heavy flower-heads bend ...

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Love’s Lord

...  Bows me, and praise must find relief &emsp ...

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In The Garden IV: The Singer

... Now cease: the last faint western streak is gone, ...

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In The Cathedral

... Hails through their chaunt of praise, who here inhume ...

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Awakening

... And all forms mean,—to glance above the ground &emsp ...